[Good Wolf]

I feel like such a newb. I did quite a bit of research and also talked to the salesman who actually new all the scientific names for the plants I didn't see anything about having to tie down the plants.

I did bury the most of the roots and I thought I had the rhizome just above the substrate.

So basically the only plant that I can just stick in the sand is the crypt, ludwiga (which is probably going to die due to lack of light) and anacharis? The rest of them need to be tied to something? The anubias roots actually came in a black baskets with the roots were growing inside of a sponge like material. I didn't see any way to remove it without damaging the roots.

How do you go about tying them to stones and what kind of stones or wood can I use? I assume gravel won't work.

I have several small clumps of it planted in the other tank and I'm not sure how easily I could get them tied to something.

Once they are tied to stones do you have to leave them above the sand?

I don't think that would look very good, but if that is the only way to make them live then I guess I don't have much of a choice.

Edit- I'm a bit frustrated with myself right now. Ok I obviously was just looking at their requirements and didn't research how to plant them...sigh. I have several polished stones that I can use. Should I bunch up all those random pieces that I put in the other tank tie them togather with a string and place them above the substrate? I also just read about using gel super glue. Which method is preferable.

How do I remove the anubias roots from the sponge stuff that they are growing in?

I also have the java moss wrapped around the ends of the drift wood. Is that good enough or do I need to tie it around it?